Police determined Truell called 311 from Rikers and then urged them to transfer him to 911.

"This was an unusual circumstance and does not occur often,” The New York Department of Corrections told ABC 7. “We believe that providing 311 is crucial to give those in custody a necessary outlet to raise any concerns."

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